SFP (Sustainability Facility Professional)
Certification offered by IFMA that validates knowledge in sustainable facility management practices.
Sheet Piling
A retaining wall system made of steel, vinyl, or timber sheets driven into the ground to provide structural support in excavation and waterfront projects.
Shotcrete
A method of applying concrete or mortar through a high-pressure hose, commonly used for tunnel linings and slope stabilization.
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)
A condition where building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that seem to be linked to time spent in a building, but no specific illness or cause can be identified.
Situational Awareness
The perception of environmental elements and events with respect to time or space, the comprehension of their meaning, and the projection of their status after some variable has changed.
Situational Leadership
Leadership model that suggests leaders should adapt their style based on the competence and commitment level of their team members.